About Home CareHomewatch CareGivers® believes good care should not interfere with
your quality of life. We deliver the compassionate care our clients need
to help complete day-to-day activities while still maintaining a healthy
dose of independence.

Types of CareOur clients have many different reasons for requiring care, so we strive
to provide services tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
Homewatch CareGivers delivers various types of in-home care that focus
on the whole person—not just their condition.

Our StoryHomewatch CareGivers was founded on the concept of person-directed care:
focusing on the specific needs of the individual and treating each client
as a whole person, not just a condition. We strive to provide in-home
care services that allow people to continue living safely and happily
in their own homes.

Why Choose Us?Let our family care for yours. At Homewatch CareGivers, we value not only
highly qualified caregiving services but also human interactions and relationships.
Our people make the difference.

Arthritis Fitness Tips

Our Caregiving Experts Help You Incorporate Beneficial Movement

Staying still might reduce pain sensations in the short term, but is not
good for circulation, joints, ligaments, or muscles. Despite seeming contradictory
when a person is in pain, doctors recommend and encourage regular, consistent,
and vigorous exercise for people who have arthritis.

Our In-Home Caregivers Can Help Your Loved One Cope

Managing the pain and reducing the inflammation of arthritis is done, in
part, by “maintaining the maximum possible use of affected joints,”
state the authors of
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. Therefore, regular and consistent physical exercise is beneficial to
keep the joints moving and from becoming inflamed. A primary care provider
may recommend an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication to decrease
pain. “Although exercise may increase pain temporarily, this is
normal during joint and muscle reconditioning,” explain the authors of
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. “In fact, failing to exercise can increase arthritis symptoms because
of loss of joint mobility and physical deconditioning.”

The Arthritis Foundation recommends many types of exercise as “arthritis-friendly:”

Walking: It’s free and can be done in a variety of locales. The benefits
range from joint support, improved circulation, weight loss, reduced possibility
of fractures, and more.

Yoga: There are many styles of yoga to choose from and it can be done in the
privacy of one’s home or at a local class.

Tai Chi: A gentle strengthening exercise that is less strenuous than some styles of yoga.

Golf: With the right adjustments to the swing, golf can remain a frequent exercise
for someone living with arthritis.

Bicycling: During inclement weather or if safety is a concern, use an indoor stationary
bike for some exercise.

Dancing: A social way to stay fit.

Stretching is also recommended before any exercise. Be sure to always wear
shoes that fit properly and utilize appropriate gear for any of these
activities. Contact a health provider with questions about the best exercise
for you or a loved one who has arthritis.

Contact us todayfor more information about our arthritis fitness tips.